E88.10
BillableLipodystrophy, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition characterized by abnormal loss of fatty tissue under the skin, but the specific pattern or type is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Review documentation to determine if partial, generalized, or localized lipodystrophy can be specified for more accurate coding
- •Investigate whether this is related to HIV treatment or another underlying cause
Code Hierarchy
└E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders└E88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified└E88.10Lipodystrophy, unspecified
└E88.10Lipodystrophy, unspecified